Provided by the ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment ([http://www.ala.org/hrdr HRDR]), the Placement Service will be available during the Midwinter Meeting. Hours: Friday, January 19: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Saturday, January 20- Sunday, January 21: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday, January 22: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Provided by the ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment ([http://www.ala.org/hrdr HRDR]), the Placement Service will be available during the Midwinter Meeting. Hours: Friday, January 19: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Saturday, January 20- Sunday, January 21: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday, January 22: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

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Online registrations are accepted in November 2006 at URL: http://www.ala.org/ala/hrdr/placementservice/currentconference.htm. Job seekers and employers are encouraged to apply regardless of whether or not they are attending the Midwinter Meeting.

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The Placement Center will be located in room 6A on Level 6 of the Washington State Convention & Trade Center.

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Online registrations are accepted any time at URL: [http://www.joblist.ala.org]/. Job seekers and employers are encouraged to apply regardless of whether or not they are attending the Midwinter Meeting.

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There will be an orientation for job seekers on Friday, January 19, 2007 from 11:30am to 12:00 Noon in the Placement Center.

There will be a $200 fee for employers to register job vacancies. Interview facilities will be provided. Policy 54.3 states, "ALA is committed to equality of opportunity for all library employees or applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, physical or mental handicap, individual lifestyle, or national origin." By advertising through ALA services, the organization agrees to comply with this policy. All available salary ranges shall be listed.

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Employers should post job vacancies on the JobLIST website at www.joblist.ala.org. Interview facilities will be provided. Check the Placement website [http://www.ala.org/hrdr/placement.html] for details.

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Policy 54.3 states, "ALA is committed to equality of opportunity for all library employees or applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, physical or mental handicap, individual lifestyle, or national origin." By advertising through ALA services, the organization agrees to comply with this policy. All available salary ranges shall be listed.

== Resume Review Service ==

== Resume Review Service ==

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The New Members Round Table will once again be hosting a Resume Review Service in the Placement Service area. Job seekers will have the opportunity to have their resumes and cover letters critiqued by experienced librarians. Appointments are '''required''', so be sure to sign up early. Appointments are 30 minutes long, and the service is open during the same days and hours as the Placement Service. For more information, please see our [http://www.ala.org/ala/nmrt/comm/conference.htm guidelines for reviewees]. We will also have books and manuals related to job seeking, resume writing, and interviewing available for your use.

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The New Members Round Table will be hosting a Resume Review Service in the Placement Service area. Job seekers will have the opportunity to have their resumes and cover letters critiqued by experienced librarians. Appointments are '''strongly recommended''', so be sure to stop by and sign up early.

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Appointments are 30 minutes long, and the service is open during the same days and hours as the Placement Service. For more information, please see our [http://www.ala.org/ala/nmrt/comm/conference.htm guidelines for reviewees]. We will also have books and manuals related to job seeking, resume writing, and interviewing available for your use.

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If you are a librarian who has experience with search committees and/or the hiring process, and you would like to serve as a resume reviewer, please see our [http://www.ala.org/ala/nmrt/comm/reviewers.htm Resume Reviewers] information page. We especially need public librarian reviewers, but librarians from all types of institutions are welcome.

If you are a librarian who has experience with search committees and/or the hiring process, and you would like to serve as a resume reviewer, please see our [http://www.ala.org/ala/nmrt/comm/reviewers.htm Resume Reviewers] information page. We especially need public librarian reviewers, but librarians from all types of institutions are welcome.

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== Career Guidance Workshops==

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The following workshops will be sponsored by Placement Service during the Midwinter Meeting in Seattle:

What if your resume has landed you the opportunity to interview for your ideal job? Now what? This workshop will help you appreciate the opportunity that interviews create... and hopefully alleviate some of the stress!

We spend lots of time and energy trying to land the perfect job. But what's next. How do you keep the job you worked so hard to get? It's only appropriate to have a "road map" for staying on track once you start your new job! This workshop will help you:

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-Become a Team Player

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-Keep Track of your Learning, Contributions and Accomplishments

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-Market Yourself

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-Handle Performance Reviews

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-Survive the Politics

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-Make Yourself Indispensable!

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== Free Wifi in Placement Center ==

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Free wireless access for wifi enabled devices is available throughout the public areas of the conference center, and the placement center in particular. No password, SSID or login is required. Just open your browser and go. Access in Exhibits is limited to pay-as-you-go. Visit the Exhibitor booth in Registration for more details.

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Placement Services

Provided by the ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR), the Placement Service will be available during the Midwinter Meeting. Hours: Friday, January 19: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Saturday, January 20- Sunday, January 21: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday, January 22: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

The Placement Center will be located in room 6A on Level 6 of the Washington State Convention & Trade Center.

Online registrations are accepted any time at URL: [1]/. Job seekers and employers are encouraged to apply regardless of whether or not they are attending the Midwinter Meeting.

There will be an orientation for job seekers on Friday, January 19, 2007 from 11:30am to 12:00 Noon in the Placement Center.

Employers should post job vacancies on the JobLIST website at www.joblist.ala.org. Interview facilities will be provided. Check the Placement website [2] for details.
Policy 54.3 states, "ALA is committed to equality of opportunity for all library employees or applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, physical or mental handicap, individual lifestyle, or national origin." By advertising through ALA services, the organization agrees to comply with this policy. All available salary ranges shall be listed.

Resume Review Service

The New Members Round Table will be hosting a Resume Review Service in the Placement Service area. Job seekers will have the opportunity to have their resumes and cover letters critiqued by experienced librarians. Appointments are strongly recommended, so be sure to stop by and sign up early.

Appointments are 30 minutes long, and the service is open during the same days and hours as the Placement Service. For more information, please see our guidelines for reviewees. We will also have books and manuals related to job seeking, resume writing, and interviewing available for your use.

If you are a librarian who has experience with search committees and/or the hiring process, and you would like to serve as a resume reviewer, please see our Resume Reviewers information page. We especially need public librarian reviewers, but librarians from all types of institutions are welcome.

Career Guidance Workshops

The following workshops will be sponsored by Placement Service during the Midwinter Meeting in Seattle:

What if your resume has landed you the opportunity to interview for your ideal job? Now what? This workshop will help you appreciate the opportunity that interviews create... and hopefully alleviate some of the stress!

We spend lots of time and energy trying to land the perfect job. But what's next. How do you keep the job you worked so hard to get? It's only appropriate to have a "road map" for staying on track once you start your new job! This workshop will help you:

Free Wifi in Placement Center

Free wireless access for wifi enabled devices is available throughout the public areas of the conference center, and the placement center in particular. No password, SSID or login is required. Just open your browser and go. Access in Exhibits is limited to pay-as-you-go. Visit the Exhibitor booth in Registration for more details.